Here’s a simple recipe to make Nasi Lemak:

Ingredients:
– 2 cups of rice (preferably long-grain rice)
– 1 can of coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons of pale soy sauce (toasting style)
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric
– ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
– 1 inch of ginger (julienned)
– Water as needed

For the sambal:
– 10-12 dried chilies (toasted and ground)
– 3 shallots (ground)
– 1 clove of garlic (ground)
– ½ teaspoon of sugar
– A pinch of salt

To serve:
– Fried egg
– Anchovies
– Roasted peanuts
– Cucumber slices

Instructions:

1. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.

2. In a pot, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, salt, turmeric, cumin, bay leaf, garlic, and ginger. Add enough water to cover the rice and bring it to a boil.

3. Add the rice and stir once to ensure it’s fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes.

4. While the rice is cooking, prepare the sambal by blending the dried chilies, shallots, garlic, sugar, and salt until smooth. You can adjust the spice level to your preference.

5. Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and let it stand, covered, for a few more minutes.

6. To serve, lay out the rice on a plate and top with the sambal, fried egg, anchovies, roasted peanuts, and cucumber slices. Enjoy!